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The search for a new Vicar and Team Rector begins!

Yes, finally, after a lot of preparation and consideration, we are advertising the role in all the appropriate circles and you can see the advert here. Closing date for applications is 22nd April, so please pray for a healthy choice of applicants!

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Prayer Visiting in week commencing 15th April

Once again and we will be visiting homes in Bearsted collecting prayers and well, just listening to people. Please pray for the team from Holy Cross, the Methodist and Catholic church congregations.

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Detling Players

Will now be performing ‘Travels with and Old Bag’ on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April.
7.30pm. Profits to Demelza House £10 single ticket, £35 group of 4

Box office 07518 891008 www.ticketsource.co.uk

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Marmalade Morning

Saturday 20th April 9.30 - 12 noon St Nicholas, Otham.  Why not come for breakfast and try some before you buy? Come early and enjoy toast and marmalade. Jams and chutneys will also be on sale and cake and plant stall.

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Churchyard Working Party

Meeting at 9.30 am for a couple of hours at Holy Cross Church on Saturday 27 April.  Please bring a few tools with you, kneelers, gloves, personal water bottle and a bucket for collecting your weeds.  Appropriate shoes to cope with possible wet ground is also advised.

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Archdeaconry Ministry Day

Faith, Hope, God, Anxiety and Self-Doubt. How does our faith help us in times of anxiety or low self-esteem. How do we understand Jesus' words "Do not worry " ?  Led by ‘The Living Well Chaplaincy on Saturday 27th April 10-3.30pm at St Faith’s Centre, Maidstone, Monckton’s Lane. Worship, teaching and opportunity to receive prayer ministry with members of the ‘The Living Well’ Chaplaincy and Wider Team. Phone 01304 842847. More details here.

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Maidstone Bible Week Monday - 13th to Thursday 16th May 2024

"Reading Between the Lines" - To be held at Maidstone Baptist Church. For all the details see the flyer - here.

 

Maidstone Prison Alpha Course

Maidstone prison wants to run a prison Alpha course for the inmates in June and July which would run one afternoon per week for 8 weeks. Would you like to volunteer to help?  The role would mainly be asking the alpha questions, listening and facilitating the conversation. If you are interested in volunteering please Email the chaplain of Maidstone prison, to register go through security clearance. As it takes a little time to do clearance, we're asking volunteers to do this well ahead of time

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Chequer Tree Camp - week commencing 28th July of 4th August

Bookings are now open for the 2024 camp to year 4-7 school age. The Family Trust have been running this Christian camp for 35 years. Its a great opportunity for youngsters to explore faith, have fun, make new friends... and get away from their parents for a week. All the details are here.

 

Giving at Holy Cross

Most parishioners give to Holy Cross through the Planned Giving Scheme which we can reclaim the tax back on. However you can also give and make a donation to Holy Cross using your smart phone. Details on the various ways to support us can be found on our Give page  but you can also use this QR code to make a single payment. Thank you.

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Home Groups Connection Event 

Home group members and anyone who might be interested in joining a home group are invited to Holy Cross on Saturday 1st June from 4-5.30pm for tea, coffee, cake and a chance to chat, followed by a short act of worship at 5pm. More details here.

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Vacancy at MADM

There is a vacancy at MADM for an outreach worker please email the office if you are interested email  office@holycrosschurch.co.uk

 

Bible Discussion Group on Zoom

Run on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 for 7:45 pm. Anyone can join and we have people from different locations and churches. Details are sent out in advance including scriptures used and the Zoom link, and a set of post meeting notes are also sent out after the discussion. The subjects are chosen by members of the group. If interested, please contact Gordon here. 

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Support Holy Cross through your on line purchases using Easy Funding

At no extra cost to you we can earn a small percentage of the purchase price through Easy Funding. So the next time you make an on line purchase give it a try.  They have links with most major online outlets, including Amazon, John Lewis, Next and many more. Simply register your support for Holy Cross by clicking here, which will guide you to registration and then the store you select. You must however, do this through the Easy Funding portal link.  Save our page in your favourites... and, without over encouraging you - get shopping! Thank you.

 

Flowers at Holy Cross - 2024 Rota

A huge thank you to all those who have contributed so generously both in time and money towards the flowers in church during 2023.  The rota for giving flowers for 2024 into 2025 is now at the back of church.

We rely entirely on donations to the flower fund to finance all the flowers in church throughout the year, no costs come from general church funds. Please consider carefully if you would be able to donate flowers for one week of the year. This can be an ideal opportunity to remember a loved one or to celebrate a special anniversary or birthday and at the same time to allow others to enjoy your flowers.  Please contact office@holycrosschurch.co.uk. to find out more or add your name to the rota.

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